AOMG's First Girl Crew Kivitz Debuts with EP 'OXY_GEN', Supported by Jay Park
June 30, 2026
AOMG has officially debuted its first girl crew, Kivitz. On the afternoon of the 30th, Kivitz held a showcase for their first EP, 'OXY_GEN', at Yes24 Live Hall Wonder Rock in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, marking their formal debut. As the next generation leaders of AOMG 2.0's rebranding project 'Make It New', Kivitz embodies the meaning of becoming a 'new key' in the music industry, aiming to read the trends and make a significant impact on the pop scene.
Kivitz consists of five members who balance vocals, rap, and performance, choosing the term 'crew' over 'group' to express a new identity. Kang Ye-seul explained that the album title 'OXY_GEN' combines 'Oxy' (oxygen) and 'Generation'. She stated, "Just as oxygen is needed to keep a fire burning, we aim to be the spark that ignites a new field as a girl crew rather than just a girl group." Kim Yu-na added, "A crew doesn't start with a created concept; it comes from our attitude."
The debut EP 'OXY_GEN' features five tracks, including the title track 'Oxy', pre-released songs 'Kivitz', 'Catch My Breath', 'Subzero', and the member-written track 'Set It Up'. The title track 'Oxy' leaves a strong first impression with its driving rhythm and intense energy, particularly highlighting Kang Ye-seul's stable vocals and rap. The members were also actively involved in the album production; Kim Yu-na noted that the youngest member, Eom Ji-won, participated in writing the pre-released song 'Kivitz', and members contributed to producing the album tracks.
Jay Park also provided support. Kim Yu-na mentioned, "Jay Park produced the track 'Catch My Breath' for us, helping us utilize our strengths to the fullest in a free environment." Kivitz has a solid background, as Yu-i, Eom Ji-won, and Son Ju-won previously appeared together on the Mnet debut survival program 'Island 2' in 2024.
Yu-i shared, "'Island 2' was a huge challenge for me. After the show ended, while I was wondering what to do next, I received this offer. As soon as I heard 'girl crew', I knew I wanted to do it." She added, "There were tough times, but the members took care of each other like family, which helped us get through. Looking at the five members of Kivitz, I feel like it's rare to find such a group anywhere." Youngest member Eom Ji-won said, "As the youngest, the members took good care of me, making me feel I had to do even better. Having been on 'Island 2', I prepared for my debut with the mindset that I couldn't afford to be weak."